March 22, 2016 7:04 AM

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Meghalaya CM seeks Rajnath Singh's intervention in boundary dispute with Assam

Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma yesterday called on Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in Shillong and sought his intervention in issues like boundary dispute with Assam and insurgency in Garo Hills region. Besides, the state government sought Mr Singh's help in sanctioning additional India Reserve, IR battalions, strengthening police set up, getting additional forces for implementing National Green Tribunal order on mining, setting up residential schools in border areas and creation of a commando force. Mr Sangma, accompanied by state Home Minister Roshan Warjri, submitted a memorandum to Rajnath on these issues.<br/>During the meeting, the Chief Minister apprised the Union Home Minister that the state required more force for effective implementation of the NGT order. On the Assam-Meghalaya boundary differences, he informed Mr Singh that as bilateral efforts have failed to bring about a mutually acceptable solution, Meghalaya Assembly has passed a unanimous resolution urging the Centre to set up a commission to define the inter-state boundary between the two states.<br/>The Union Home Minister is in Shillong to attend the raising day function of country's oldest paramilitary force Assam Rifles

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